# Open Signal Cell Tower Finder — user reviews > 75 indexed App Store user reviews of Open Signal Cell Tower Finder by Hasan Can Aslan, rated 3.94/5 from 135 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-signal-cell-tower-finder/id1574515280/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-signal-cell-tower-finder/id1574515280.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 77 · 4★ 16 · 3★ 8 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 24 ## What do users think of Open Signal Cell Tower Finder? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🧭 Compass feature directing to nearest tower - 📊 Signal strength and speed testing capabilities - 🎯 Useful for professionals in security and fire alarm industries - ⚡ Helps optimize antenna placement and direction - 📱 Real-time signal strength indicator - 🔍 Locates cell towers for connectivity optimization **Cons** - 💰 Expensive subscription ($69-$90 annually) - 🚫 Requires paid subscription for most features - 📍 Inaccurate tower location data - 🗓️ Outdated tower information (not updated since 2018-2021) - ❌ Missing 5G tower support - 🐛 Frequent app crashes and errors - 🔌 'Unable to process server response' errors on map - 😕 Confusing user interface - 🚫 Difficult or impossible to cancel subscription - ⚠️ Misleading free trial claims - 📉 Shows non-existent towers and false locations - 🎭 Allegedly uses intellectual property from other apps - 🌍 Limited or no data in certain regions (Canada) - 📞 No customer support available **Commonly reported bugs** - Map fails to load with server response errors - App shows no towers despite active signal - Compass points to tower but no details available - Connection type shows 'no connection' despite active signal bars - Cannot locate user position accurately - App cannot be uninstalled after installation - Towers displayed in ocean or random locations - Inconsistent behavior across different devices (iPhone 15 Pro issues) - No way to cancel subscription through app settings - Charged more than advertised amount - App interface differs from YouTube tutorials **Most requested features** - Free or extended trial period before charging - Clear signal strength indicators on map - Tower type differentiation (4G vs 5G) - Ability to input specific addresses for testing - Updated and accurate tower database - Better user instructions and tutorials - Carrier information display - WiFi connection status indicator - Zoom controls and scalable maps - Real-time data instead of database-only information ## Newest reviews (11 of 75) ### 2/5 — Waste of time *2025-07-11* Doesn’t have any free or trial access. Can’t do anything without paying for a subscription and that wasn’t stated up front. If you read the description it was not even checked for grammar. Only a professional cell surfer would pay for a tower map. **Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I sincerely apologize that our app's pricing structure and free access options weren't clearly communicated upfront - this is definitely something we need to improve. Regarding the value proposition, while I understand tower mapping may seem specialized, many users find it helpful for network troubleshooting, coverage planning, and understanding service quality in their area. If you'd like to give the app another try, I'd be happy to help you understand what features might be most useful for your specific needs. Your honest feedback helps us build a better experience for everyone. ### 4/5 — Fun and helpful app *2025-06-10* It’s a very fun and helpful and the UI is great! I give this app a 4.5 out of 5 **Developer response:** Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you find the app both fun and helpful, and that you're enjoying the user interface. Your feedback about the UI is particularly meaningful to our design team - we put a lot of effort into creating an intuitive and visually appealing experience. We'd love to know what would make this a perfect 5-star experience for you. Feel free to share any suggestions or ideas you might have. We're always looking for ways to improve and your input is invaluable in helping us make the app even better. Thanks again for taking the time to share your positive experience! ### 1/5 — Rediculous *2025-04-08* Completely useless to aim your antenna. Don't wast your time. It provides useless unreliable data. ### 2/5 — Does not work as advertised. *2025-02-17* Not worth paying for a subscription. The arrow points toward my nearest tower confirming the free WeBoost app test. But, the map returns an ‘Unable to process server response’ error message, so the map shows a blue dot where you are located, but no info on towers. I’m using an iPhone 15 Pro, IOS 18.3.1 on the Verizon network. ### 1/5 — Useless *2025-02-15, version 1.3.5* App says you can cancel if you’re not happy. Tells you where to go in settings, UT YOU CANNOT CANCEL! Calling Apple!! This app I’ve found to be as useless as breasts on a bull. Don’t even waste the time to try it. It couldn’t find nearby 5G towers with both hands. Complete SCAM! ### 1/5 — No support *2025-02-07, version 1.3.5* Getting nothing but errors and there is no way to reach support ### 1/5 — Constantly pushing paid version *2025-02-04, version 1.3.5* I’m trying to see if it works for my iPhone. I can see some local towers but nothing else. I can’t see my connecting tower. Practically everything I touch takes me to the paid plan. ### 1/5 — New doesn’t work *2025-01-30, version 1.3.2* Just downloaded it first it’s not free Second can’t tell which tower it is finding Can’t input address ### 1/5 — Does nothing, finds nothing *2025-01-26, version 1.3.2* See title - says it all ### 1/5 — App doesn’t work *2025-01-25, version 1.3.2* Weboost recommends this app to find the nearest cell tower. Installed it, it has constant errors, no tower found, the app doesn’t work. Despite the fact that I have three bars of lte signal. Deleting the app so I don’t get charged the annual fee. I’ll find another app. ### 1/5 — Garbage. *2025-01-20* On map tab, only receive error (failed to map data) while on WiFi and two signal bars. Connection type states no connection but phone shows two bars. No instructions anywhere. Compass points to tower but no details available. **Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to report this issue. We apologize for the connectivity problems you're experiencing with the map feature. The "Failed to map data" error you're seeing is often related to network connectivity strength, and we understand how frustrating this can be. Here are a few troubleshooting steps that may help: Try toggling your WiFi off and using cellular data instead If possible, move to an area with stronger signal strength Force close the app and restart it Check if you have the latest version of our app installed Regarding the compass feature and tower details, we'd like to help you get this working properly. Could you please contact our support team with your device model and iOS version? This will help us investigate the specific issues you're encountering. We're also working on improving our in-app instructions to make features more clear and accessible. If you continue experiencing problems or need immediate assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team. We're here to help! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Utter trash *2025-08-13* Save yourself the time. Slow, buggy and so paywalled you can’t even see if the app is worth the 70-90 dollars this dev wants for it. I’ll use tea leafs on the wind before shelling out a penny to this piece of garbage. ### 1/5 — Don't Bother *2025-08-12* App doesn't work and too much money wanted for a subscription of a app that doesn't work ### 1/5 — Does not work *2025-07-19* Far To Expensive so avoid it…. ### 1/5 — No 5G towers displayed. *2025-07-18* The towers that do show haven’t been updated since 2021. ### 1/5 — Junk *2025-07-16, version 1.3.11* Downloaded this app to help with finding the direction to our only cell tower from my remote country work location. It’s a very rural area and I know there’s only one tower. The app showed literally a hundred towers of varying strengths and ranges. They were sprinkled randomly across the map with many of them being actually out in the ocean. There was no tower shown on the map anywhere near where the only tower is actually located. In my opinion this is just an app created to get you to pay their subscription for even more tower locations. It’s useless and completely inaccurate. User beware! ### 1/5 — Ne pas installer *2025-05-16, version 1.3.10* Une fois l’appli installée vous ne pouvez la désinstaller. ### 1/5 — Confusing APP *2025-04-28* This app is supposed to show cell phone towers but you can’t tell what kind of towers you are looking at. It shows location but not strength of signal. Very confusing to even try to use this app. **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback! I understand your frustration with the app's clarity around tower types and signal strength information. You're absolutely right that this information would be valuable for users trying to understand their cellular coverage. We're actively working on enhancing the app's functionality, and your suggestions about tower identification and signal strength indicators are noted for future updates. In the meantime, you can tap on individual tower markers to get more detailed information about each location. If you'd like to share more specific details about what tower information would be most helpful for your use case, please feel free to reach out. Your input helps us build a better experience for everyone. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2025-04-23* Shows no tower which is not true **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback! I understand your concern about the tower display issue. This sounds like it could be related to a location services or map rendering problem that we'd like to help resolve. To better assist you, could you please try these troubleshooting steps: Ensure location services are enabled for the app in your device settings Try refreshing the map or restarting the app Check if you're in an area with good internet connectivity If the towers are still not appearing correctly after trying these steps, this may be a technical issue we need to investigate further. Your experience helps us identify and fix these problems to improve the app for everyone. Would you be able to share more details about your location or device model? This information would help us better understand and resolve the issue you're experiencing. ### 1/5 — 垃圾软件 *2025-04-20, version 1.3.9* 没有免费试用，就开始收取年费。你以为我们的钱是大风刮来的。真他妈的垃圾。 ### 1/5 — Garbage app *2025-04-11, version 1.3.9* Useless. Masts in my area haven’t been updated since 2018, most of them even long before that. Does not even show ANY 5G masts. Don’t waste any of your money on this sorry excuse for an App. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — The 1 tool for cell towers *2025-04-05* Essential tool for professionals. As someone in the security and fire alarm industry, I rely on Open Signal daily to ensure our communication systems work flawlessly. The app helps me test signal strength, data speeds, and locate towers exactly where I'm standing. Perfect for determining if we need external antennas and where to point them. Whether you're installing cellular communicators or just want to optimize your connection, this free app delivers professional-grade insights with incredible ease of use. After 30 years in the field, I can confidently say this app doesn't just save time - it helps save lives. A must-have for anyone working with cellular systems. **Developer response:** Thank you for sharing such a detailed and meaningful review of Open Signal! It's incredibly valuable to hear from industry professionals like yourself who rely on our app for critical work in security and fire alarm systems. Your 30 years of experience makes your endorsement particularly meaningful. We're honored that Open Signal plays a role in helping you ensure the reliability of life-saving communication systems. Your specific use cases - testing signal strength, measuring data speeds, and using tower location data for antenna positioning - are exactly the kind of professional applications we strive to support. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. Users like you remind us of the important role our app plays in supporting critical infrastructure work. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need support or have suggestions for features that could further assist in your professional work. ### 5/5 — Best app *2025-04-03* This app is different than the rest, with the idea of a compass directing you to the nearest tower. And the ability to check the speed of you Wi-Fi’s, download, upload, and latency. the developer of the application is actually responding your reviews and fixing the issue that you complain about because you can’t afford a professional to fix your internet. Lol! **Developer response:** Thank you for your thorough and insightful review! Your understanding of our app's unique features and the realities of free app development is greatly appreciated. You've perfectly captured the value proposition of our compass feature and network testing capabilities. Your points about app updates and our commitment to addressing user feedback are spot-on. We'll continue working hard to improve the app while maintaining its free accessibility. Feel free to reach out if you have any feature suggestions or notice areas for improvement. Your support means a lot to us! ### 5/5 — This is one of the best apps out there *2025-03-18* Next week I’m gonna buy the full year subscription there are a couple more things that should be added to this app put all this later after I enjoy the full experience of it but overall everything that I’ve seen it’s a great up everybody who’s giving it one stars it’s obvious that you’re targeting this app this guy worked hard to make it nice and it’s a nice that gives lots of details probably details you don’t like that’s why you’re targeting a lot of these apps on here so it’s not just you the guy behind this app they’re targeting all the apps like this cause someone’s trying to hide a lot of these stingray towers keep up the good work your apps are saving a lot of peoples lives who are being targeted thank you & don’t listen to any of these people seem like a bunch of lowlifes **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your enthusiastic review and support! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the app and finding it valuable. We're constantly working to improve and add new features, so we look forward to hearing your additional suggestions. Your kind words about our hard work mean a lot to us. We're committed to maintaining the quality and reliability of our service for users like you who find it helpful. If you have any questions or need assistance after subscribing, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thanks again for your support and for being part of our community! ### 5/5 — The 1 tool *2025-02-09* Essential tool for professionals. As someone in the security and fire alarm industry, I rely on Open Signal daily to ensure our communication systems work flawlessly. The app helps me test signal strength, data speeds, and locate towers exactly where I'm standing. Perfect for determining if we need external antennas and where to point them. Whether you're installing cellular communicators or just want to optimize your connection, this free app delivers professional-grade insights with incredible ease of use. After 30 years in the field, I can confidently say this app doesn't just save time - it helps save lives. A must-have for anyone working with cellular systems. **Developer response:** Thank you for sharing such a detailed and meaningful review of Open Signal! It's incredibly valuable to hear from industry professionals like yourself who rely on our app for critical work in security and fire alarm systems. Your 30 years of experience makes your endorsement particularly meaningful. We're honored that Open Signal plays a role in helping you ensure the reliability of life-saving communication systems. Your specific use cases - testing signal strength, measuring data speeds, and using tower location data for antenna positioning - are exactly the kind of professional applications we strive to support. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. Users like you remind us of the important role our app plays in supporting critical infrastructure work. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need support or have suggestions for features that could further assist in your professional work. ### 5/5 — The 1 tool for cell towers *2025-02-06* Essential tool for professional cellular testing. As someone in the security and fire alarm industry, I rely on Open Signal daily to ensure our communication systems work flawlessly. The app helps me test signal strength, data speeds, and locate towers exactly where I'm standing. Perfect for determining if we need external antennas and where to point them. Whether you're installing cellular communicators or just want to optimize your connection, this free app delivers professional-grade insights with incredible ease of use. After 30 years in the field, I can confidently say this app doesn't just save time - it helps save lives. A must-have for anyone working with cellular systems. **Developer response:** Thank you for sharing such a detailed and meaningful review of Open Signal! It's incredibly valuable to hear from industry professionals like yourself who rely on our app for critical work in security and fire alarm systems. Your 30 years of experience makes your endorsement particularly meaningful. We're honored that Open Signal plays a role in helping you ensure the reliability of life-saving communication systems. Your specific use cases - testing signal strength, measuring data speeds, and using tower location data for antenna positioning - are exactly the kind of professional applications we strive to support. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. Users like you remind us of the important role our app plays in supporting critical infrastructure work. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need support or have suggestions for features that could further assist in your professional work. ### 5/5 — Successful *2025-02-04* This app is different than the rest, with the idea of a compass directing you to the nearest tower. And the ability to check the speed of you Wi-Fi’s, download, upload, and latency. the developer of the application is actually responding your reviews and fixing the issue that you complain about because you can’t afford a professional to fix your internet. Lol! **Developer response:** Thank you for your thorough and insightful review! Your understanding of our app's unique features and the realities of free app development is greatly appreciated. You've perfectly captured the value proposition of our compass feature and network testing capabilities. Your points about app updates and our commitment to addressing user feedback are spot-on. We'll continue working hard to improve the app while maintaining its free accessibility. Feel free to reach out if you have any feature suggestions or notice areas for improvement. Your support means a lot to us! ### 5/5 — The 1 tool for finding cell towers *2025-02-04* Essential tool for professional cellular testing. As someone in the security and fire alarm industry, I rely on Open Signal daily to ensure our communication systems work flawlessly. The app helps me test signal strength, data speeds, and locate towers exactly where I'm standing. Perfect for determining if we need external antennas and where to point them. Whether you're installing cellular communicators or just want to optimize your connection, this free app delivers professional-grade insights with incredible ease of use. After 30 years in the field, I can confidently say this app doesn't just save time - it helps save lives. A must-have for anyone working with cellular systems. **Developer response:** Thank you for sharing such a detailed and meaningful review of Open Signal! It's incredibly valuable to hear from industry professionals like yourself who rely on our app for critical work in security and fire alarm systems. Your 30 years of experience makes your endorsement particularly meaningful. We're honored that Open Signal plays a role in helping you ensure the reliability of life-saving communication systems. Your specific use cases - testing signal strength, measuring data speeds, and using tower location data for antenna positioning - are exactly the kind of professional applications we strive to support. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. Users like you remind us of the important role our app plays in supporting critical infrastructure work. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need support or have suggestions for features that could further assist in your professional work. ### 5/5 — The 1 tool for cell towers *2025-02-02* Essential tool for professional cellular testing. As someone in the security and fire alarm industry, I rely on Open Signal daily to ensure our communication systems work flawlessly. The app helps me test signal strength, data speeds, and locate towers exactly where I'm standing. Perfect for determining if we need external antennas and where to point them. Whether you're installing cellular communicators or just want to optimize your connection, this free app delivers professional-grade insights with incredible ease of use. After 30 years in the field, I can confidently say this app doesn't just save time - it helps save lives. A must-have for anyone working with cellular systems. **Developer response:** Thank you for sharing such a detailed and meaningful review of Open Signal! It's incredibly valuable to hear from industry professionals like yourself who rely on our app for critical work in security and fire alarm systems. Your 30 years of experience makes your endorsement particularly meaningful. We're honored that Open Signal plays a role in helping you ensure the reliability of life-saving communication systems. Your specific use cases - testing signal strength, measuring data speeds, and using tower location data for antenna positioning - are exactly the kind of professional applications we strive to support. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. Users like you remind us of the important role our app plays in supporting critical infrastructure work. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need support or have suggestions for features that could further assist in your professional work. ### 5/5 — The 1 tool for finding towers *2025-01-31* Essential tool for professional cellular testing. As someone in the security and fire alarm industry, I rely on Open Signal daily to ensure our communication systems work flawlessly. The app helps me test signal strength, data speeds, and locate towers exactly where I'm standing. Perfect for determining if we need external antennas and where to point them. Whether you're installing cellular communicators or just want to optimize your connection, this free app delivers professional-grade insights with incredible ease of use. After 30 years in the field, I can confidently say this app doesn't just save time - it helps save lives. A must-have for anyone working with cellular systems. **Developer response:** Thank you for sharing such a detailed and meaningful review of Open Signal! It's incredibly valuable to hear from industry professionals like yourself who rely on our app for critical work in security and fire alarm systems. Your 30 years of experience makes your endorsement particularly meaningful. We're honored that Open Signal plays a role in helping you ensure the reliability of life-saving communication systems. Your specific use cases - testing signal strength, measuring data speeds, and using tower location data for antenna positioning - are exactly the kind of professional applications we strive to support. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. Users like you remind us of the important role our app plays in supporting critical infrastructure work. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need support or have suggestions for features that could further assist in your professional work. ### 5/5 — The 1 tool *2025-01-02* Essential tool for professional cellular testing. As someone in the security and fire alarm industry, I rely on Open Signal daily to ensure our communication systems work flawlessly. The app helps me test signal strength, data speeds, and locate towers exactly where I'm standing. Perfect for determining if we need external antennas and where to point them. Whether you're installing cellular communicators or just want to optimize your connection, this free app delivers professional-grade insights with incredible ease of use. After 30 years in the field, I can confidently say this app doesn't just save time - it helps save lives. A must-have for anyone working with cellular systems. **Developer response:** Thank you for sharing such a detailed and meaningful review of Open Signal! It's incredibly valuable to hear from industry professionals like yourself who rely on our app for critical work in security and fire alarm systems. Your 30 years of experience makes your endorsement particularly meaningful. We're honored that Open Signal plays a role in helping you ensure the reliability of life-saving communication systems. Your specific use cases - testing signal strength, measuring data speeds, and using tower location data for antenna positioning - are exactly the kind of professional applications we strive to support. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. Users like you remind us of the important role our app plays in supporting critical infrastructure work. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need support or have suggestions for features that could further assist in your professional work. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*